- Strong academic performance, particularly in sustainability-related topics
- Demonstrated commitment to sustainability through extracurricular activities and volunteerism
- Resourcefulness, creativity, tenacity, independence, energy, responsibility, and self-confidence, intellectual curiosity
- Ability to work across functions and sectors, using informal influence
- Deals well with ambiguity
- Diversity of interest and experiences
Sustainability
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- Knowledge of relevant social and environmental issues
- Strategy and program development
- Business line management
- Marketing, communications, education & stakeholder relations
- Reporting (environmental, social and economic data)
- Ability to influence others
- Relationship building
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work in teams
- Strategic planning (includes financial)
- Written communication
- Analytical skills
- Negotiation
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- Senior Sustainability Analyst
- Director, Corporate Sustainability
- Environmental Programs Consultant
- Manager, ESG Strategies
- Senior Strategic Operations Manager, Sustainability
- Social & Environmental Impact Lead
- Manager, Research & Insights
- Senior Manager, Sustainability Strategy
- Director, Strategy Investments
- Manager, Operational Sustainability
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- Applicable sustainability certifications (e.g. CFA Institute’s ESG Investing Certification, Certified Sustainable Development Professional, ISSP’s Sustainability Excellence Associate)
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- Rotman Net Impact
- Nexus Consulting Group
- Rotman curriculum & events
- Case competitions
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